Cybersecurity Architect Job at Insight Global in Atlanta

Overview

The Cybersecurity Architect will serve as a key enterprise-wide security leader, responsible for designing and governing security architecture across all domains of cybersecurity—including Identity & Access Management (IAM), Security Engineering, and Security Operations (including Governance, Risk, and Compliance). This role will collaborate closely with enterprise architects and technology leaders to ensure security is holistically embedded into enterprise architecture. The Architect will provide technical guidance, create reference architectures and diagrams, and produce documentation to support secure solution design. This is a highly influential, hands-on role without direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Security Architecture: Define, maintain, and socialize enterprise-wide security architecture standards, patterns, and reference models across on-premises, cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments.
• Partner with Enterprise, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application Architects to embed security requirements early in the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Develop security blueprints and architecture diagrams that align to business strategy, regulatory obligations (e.g., CIS, NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001), and risk posture.
• Evaluate, recommend, and integrate emerging security technologies to strengthen enterprise defense.
• Ensure endpoint security solutions (EDR, DLP, MDM, patch management, etc.) are architected for resilience, scalability, and integration into monitoring and incident response processes.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Lead IAM architecture, design discussions, proof-of-concepts, and solution evaluations for new capabilities.
• Establish standards and best practices for identity lifecycle management, authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls.
• Architect and oversee SailPoint Identity Security Cloud (ISC) configurations for automation, RBAC, role engineering, certification campaigns, and application onboarding.
• Ensure IAM platforms integrate with HR systems (e.g., UKG), ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow), and security monitoring tools.
• Provide subject matter expertise for IAM engineering and operations teams, with a focus on hybrid and multi-cloud architectures.

Security Engineering & Operations

• Guide the architecture of network, application, and cloud security controls, including segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and zero trust principles.
• Ensure integration of SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management, and threat detection platforms into enterprise security monitoring.
• Support incident response, risk assessments, and compliance audits by ensuring architecture provides necessary visibility and controls.
• Partner with Security Operations and GRC teams to ensure security policies and standards are translated into technical controls.
• Conduct periodic reviews of security controls and ensure continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3+ years focused on architecture.
• Deep expertise in security frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS, ISO 27001) and regulatory / compliance requirements (SOC 2, CMMC).
• Proven experience designing secure architectures across on-prem, SaaS, hybrid, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of endpoint security, network security, and cloud security technologies.
• Hands-on experience with IAM technologies, particularly SailPoint ISC and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Experience with API-based integrations between IAM tools and HRIS/ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, UKG).
• Ability to produce clear security documentation, architectural diagrams, and reference models.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with enterprise architects, engineers, and business stakeholders.

Preferred

• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., energy, healthcare, or financial services).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD security integration.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technical security requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and architecture design skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to present complex concepts to non-technical executives.
• Ability to work independently and drive outcomes without direct reports.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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